User manual PENTAX SMC A 300MM F2.8 ED IF

[. . . ] Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks · · · · CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co. , Ltd. Optio is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co. , Ltd. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. [. . . ] · You can save the Exposure Compensation setting by the Exp. memory mode when the camera is being turned on. Saving the EV Compensation p. 68 54 z Selecting the Flash Mode None Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. The flash discharges automatically. Flash On + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Red-eye Reduction the subject's eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. Taking Pictures memo · The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode. · The flash discharges once as the auxiliary light for the photometry when taking a picture in the flash mode. · In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make subject's pupil smaller. And then, take a picture in the flash mode after a brief interval. z Press the button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. Use the four-way controller ( Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up ) to change the setting. Resolution 1600×1200 Quality Level Press the OK button. AWB White Balance The camera is ready to take the picFocusing Area Digital Zoom ture. MENU OK 60 Taking Pictures memo The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor. Save the AF Area p. 68 Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up MENU z x c Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen. Center-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen. Spot The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only. Taking Pictures z x c Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the metering mode. The camera is ready to take the picture. p. 68 Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up AE Metering ISO Speed Color Instant Review Memory MENU Auto Full 0. 5s OK Saving the AE Metering Method 61 Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up MENU z x c Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the surroundings. ISO Speed Auto 100 200 The camera sets the speed automatically. Produces sharp images with little or no noise. [. . . ] · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. · The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 118 Appendix For customers in the USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ]